Fluffy Pancakes 🥞
There’s nothing better than a stack of fluffy pancakes fresh off the griddle — soft, airy, golden on the outside, and tender inside. Perfect for weekend breakfasts, brunch gatherings, or whenever you’re craving something warm and comforting.
This easy recipe gives you thick, cloud-like pancakes every single time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Extra thick and fluffy
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Light, airy texture
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Simple pantry ingredients
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Ready in 20 minutes
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Perfect base for endless toppings
Ingredients (Makes 8–10 Pancakes)
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1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 ¼ cups (300 ml) milk
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1 large egg
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3 tablespoons melted butter (or oil)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
3. Combine Gently
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
Mix just until combined — small lumps are okay.
(Overmixing makes pancakes dense.)
4. Cook the Pancakes
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Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
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Lightly grease with butter or oil.
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Pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake.
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Cook until bubbles form on top (2–3 minutes).
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Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.
Secret Tips for Extra Fluffiness
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Don’t overmix the batter.
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Let batter rest 5–10 minutes before cooking.
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Use fresh baking powder.
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Cook on medium heat (not high).
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Flip only once.
Make Them Even Fluffier (Bakery Style Trick)
Separate the egg:
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Mix yolk with wet ingredients.
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Beat egg white until soft peaks form.
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Gently fold into batter at the end.
This creates ultra-airy pancakes.
Delicious Variations
Blueberry Pancakes
Add fresh blueberries to batter after pouring onto pan.
Chocolate Chip
Sprinkle chocolate chips onto pancakes while cooking.
Protein Pancakes
Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder and 1–2 tablespoons extra milk.
Buttermilk Pancakes
Replace milk with buttermilk for tangy richness.
Topping Ideas
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Maple syrup
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Fresh berries
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Whipped cream
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Nut butter
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Honey
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Powdered sugar
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Greek yogurt
Storage
Refrigerate up to 3 days.
Freeze up to 2 months.
Reheat in toaster or microwave.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Pancake)
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150–170 calories
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4–5 g protein
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20 g carbs
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6 g fat
Final Thoughts
Fluffy pancakes are simple, comforting, and endlessly customizable. With the right technique, you’ll get tall, tender stacks every time — just like your favorite breakfast café.